Helios Towers, the independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has set a target to reduce its carbon intensity per tenant by 46% by 2030
The target covers Scope 1 and 2 emissions against a 2020 baseline and covers the five markets where the company was operational in 2020.
Helios’ target for 2030 combines both actionable investments and innovation against the backdrop of complex challenges to significantly enhance mobile infrastructure in markets in sub-Saharan Africa where unique mobile subscriber penetration is still below 50% and also where access to electricity is limited, unreliable and in some areas non-existent. The company is pledging to invest a total of US$100mn between 2022 and 2030 to reduce its reliance on generators and use more efficient, greener solutions.
Helios Towers’ long-term ambition is to become a net zero carbon emissions business by 2040.
Kash Pandya, CEO at Helios, stated, “Reducing our carbon footprint is a challenge we take incredibly seriously. Over the past five years, we have built a strong team focused on delivering reliable mobile infrastructure across our markets while reducing our dependency on generators.”
“This has been achieved by becoming more efficient, connecting sites to the grid, and using renewable solutions, for example hybrid battery and solar installations. Now, we are taking this work further by setting specific carbon intensity targets, developing a roadmap towards net zero emissions, and investing in our markets for a more sustainable future.”
